Tag Archives: Fino

Fresh Fino

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Fino is a beautifully delicate style of Sherry and one that demands to be drunk whilst fresh and young. Having been lucky enough to have visited Jerez where I tried Fino straight from the barrel, and having enjoyed Gonzalez Byass’ … Continue reading →

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WSET Diploma, Week 15, Sherry PART 2

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

So I went a little overboard on the Sherry notes, I’ve had to split over two posts. This post will focus on different Sherry styles, and compare biological vs oxidative ageing. [Apols for the crazy long gap in between Sherry … Continue reading →

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Fortified Wines tasting exam advice from Jeremy Rockett of Gonzalez Byass UK

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

The drinks industry is such a beautiful place, there are no end of people willing to lend your their ear, show you round a bodega or pass on some helpful hints and tips to keen Diploma students bricking it about their … Continue reading →

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Tio Pepe Fino en Rama – popped my Sherry cherry

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

Okay I’ve struggled with Sherry for some time. I love Spain and consider myself a wine aficionado, so I feel like I SHOULD like Sherry – it’s an acquired taste I’ve wanted to acquire for a while – but truth … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Fino, Fitzrovia

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

Have enjoyed a real feast at Fino this week– just have to share. Fino is a premium Spanish restaurant just off Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, London favoured by many wine types – and so I thought would be an ideal … Continue reading →

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